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New York Consolidated Laws, Penal Law - PEN § 121.11 Criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation

Current as of January 01, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

A person is guilty of criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation when, with intent to impede the normal breathing or circulation of the blood of another person, he or she:

a. applies pressure on the throat or neck of such person;  or

b. blocks the nose or mouth of such person.

Criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation is a class A misdemeanor.

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